PhD Position in Health Economics and Precision Cancer (ref 293751) University of Oslo in Norway

The University of Oslo invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in Health Economics and Precision Cancer, based at the Department of Health Management and Health Economics, Institute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine. This opportunity is part of the HEPARD interdisciplinary doctoral training network, which aims to equip early-career researchers with robust theoretical foundations, advanced empirical methods, and the ability to engage across disciplines. The programme is designed for candidates with strong academic backgrounds in economics or related fields who are motivated to explore complex questions at the intersection of health, economics, and policy.

HEPARD offers international and interdisciplinary training, allowing students to collaborate across multiple European institutions and gain exposure to diverse academic environments and policy contexts. The curriculum includes institutional visits, secondments, and integrates economics, epidemiology, public health, and data science. Graduates benefit from a strong international research network and tailored, flexible curriculum that provides essential competencies for rigorous, policy-relevant research. Elective courses and secondments allow students to customize their training to their interests.

The programme features a blended learning approach, combining intensive in-person workshops at partner institutions with regular interactive online seminars, journal clubs, and research discussions. This ensures continuous learning and vibrant scholarly exchange. Comprehensive skill development is also emphasized, including leadership, communication, policy engagement, grant writing, and networking, supported by practitioners and end users of real-world data.

High-quality supervision is provided by a consortium of experts in health economics, econometrics, public health, and epidemiology, with extensive experience in doctoral training, interdisciplinary research, and career development. The position is full-time, temporary, and not funded by the EU Research Framework Programme.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in medical sciences, economics, or a related field. The application deadline is March 8, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the Jobbnorge portal or contact the provided emails. The position is based in Oslo, Norway, at the Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo.